vandalize

[ˈvændəlaɪz]

vandalize Definition

to intentionally damage or destroy property that belongs to other people.

Using vandalize: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "vandalize" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The school was vandalized over the weekend.

  • Example

    Someone vandalized my car by scratching it with a key.

  • Example

    The statue was vandalized with graffiti.

vandalize Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for vandalize

Phrases with vandalize

  • to damage or destroy property that belongs to the government or the public

    Example

    It is illegal to vandalize public property.

  • to damage or destroy a building, often by breaking windows or spray-painting graffiti on the walls

    Example

    The abandoned building was vandalized by local teenagers.

  • to damage or deface a monument, often as an act of protest or political statement

    Example

    The protesters vandalized the monument with spray paint and slogans.

Origins of vandalize

from the name of a Germanic tribe, the Vandals, who sacked Rome in AD 455

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Summary: vandalize in Brief

To 'vandalize' [ˈvændəlaɪz] means to intentionally damage or destroy property that belongs to other people. This can include public property, buildings, and monuments. Examples of vandalism include scratching a car with a key or spray-painting graffiti on a wall. 'Vandalize' is a formal term for this type of destructive behavior.